Shloka 3.14.1

जटायुस्संवादः — Encounter with Jaṭāyu and the Genealogy of Beings (Aranyakanda 14)

Devanagari script

अथ पञ्चवटीं गच्छन्नन्तरा रघुनन्दनः।आससाद महाकायं गृध्रं भीमपराक्रमम्।।3.14.1।।

Transliteration

atha pañcavaṭīṃ gacchann antarā raghunandanaḥ | āsasāda mahākāyaṃ gṛdhraṃ bhīmaparākramam ||

Translation

Then, while proceeding toward Pañcavaṭī, Rāma—the delight of the Raghu line—met on the way a vulture of massive body and terrifying prowess.

Context

On the way to Panchavati, Rama, the delight of the Raghu race, met a vulture with a huge body and fearful strength.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Raghunandana)
• Pañcavaṭī
• Vulture (Jaṭāyu, implied by broader episode)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The verse sets up dharma through companionship and protection: in the forest, righteous alliances arise unexpectedly, preparing the ground for later acts of duty and sacrifice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is traveling toward Pañcavaṭī and encounters a powerful vulture—later known as Jaṭāyu—who will become significant in the coming events.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s readiness and vigilance in exile—meeting beings of the forest without compromising composure or duty.